Transition fair offered for parents, students

SAN ANGELO, Texas - The Concho Valley Alliance for Transition and Education Service Center Region 15 will sponsor a student transition fair and parent forum for parents of children with disabilities Nov. 7 at the Region 15 Conference Center, 612 S. Irene St.

The student transition fair is from 9-11:40 a.m., the parent forum lasts from 12:30-2:30 p.m.

The fair provides students with disabilities a venue to establish a circle of support to assist them in attaining their post-secondary goals of further education, employment and independent living.

Agencies such as DARS, MHMR, Howard College, 211, Disability Connection, TSTC, Angelo State University and military services will participate in the fair.

A panel of experts in education, business, industry and other pertinent areas will discuss many avenues of support for students. Parents will be served lunch and given the chance to network with other parents and agencies.